Manic Episode Symptoms

Manic episodes are part of bipolar disorder. Those with Bipolar I will suffer more severe mania than those with other forms of the disorder. Bipolar disorder has cycles of manic and depressive episodes with periods of normal functioning. Manic episodes can be controlled by the use of medication and behavioral therapy.

Euphoria

• Intense bursts of energy are common in manic episodes. During these euphoric states, a person has less need for sleep.

Grandiose behavior

• Gradiose behavior is an inflated sense of self-importance. During a manic episode, these feelings may cause a person to behave recklessly.

Aggression

• During a manic episode, a person may become more irritable and aggressive. They may not be able to control their aggression and will act out according to how they feel.

Self-abuse

• During a manic episode, sex drive is increased and hyposexual behavior is common. Manic episodes often result in the abuse of alcohol, illegal drugs and overuse of sleeping medications.

Focus

• During a manic episode concentration is difficult. Although a person might start many tasks, completing a task will be difficult because he or she is easily distracted.